TONING IT DOWN

摘要

Memphis Stone and Gravel Co., like many aggregate producers, operates within close proximity to homes and other occupied structures. The company knows full well that noise, and the potential to cause noise, can be major issues for neighbors and the property owners who lease the operator's land. To make good with neighbors and property owners, the Memphis, Tenn.-based company follows a three-phase strategy that incorporates site planning, noise barriers and noise source reduction. Here's a look at the specific noise issues at Memphis Stone and Gravel, the noise reduction strategies the company has recently implemented and some steps you can follow to suppress the noise your operation produces.